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Cvent vs Whova

Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinar & Virtual Events

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Webinar & Virtual Events

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Cvent covers Event registration, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cvent and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Cvent and Whova differ
AttributeCventWhova
Starting price$10000/month$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19992012

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cvent

  • Event registration
  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee management
  • Mobile event app
  • Event marketing
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

Only in Whova

  • Event mobile app
  • Agenda management
  • Attendee networking
  • Live polling
  • Virtual sessions
  • Zoom
  • HubSpot
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cvent

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Whova

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cvent

  • High cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • Complex modular pricing makes budgeting difficult

Whova

  • Mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • Limited customization options to align with specific event branding needs
  • Notification overload can overwhelm attendees with too many messages
  • Default privacy settings include contact sharing concerns and data hosting in the US

Pricing, plan by plan

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

Whova

$1500/event
  • Basic$1500/event
    • Event app
    • Agenda builder
    • Networking
  • Professional$3000/event
    • Virtual event support
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$6000/event
    • Custom development
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cvent if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want venue sourcing.
Cvent review

Choose Whova if

  • You need event mobile app.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want agenda management.
Whova review

Questions people ask

Is Cvent or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Cvent starts at $10000/month and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cvent or Whova?
Cvent starts at $10000/month and Whova at $1500/event.
Does Cvent or Whova run on more platforms?
Cvent runs on Web, Mobile. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Cvent best used for?
Cvent is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Cvent do that Whova cannot?
Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cvent: Does Cvent offer a free trial or demo?

Cvent does not list pricing on its website but offers customized demos and evaluations. No free trial is publicly available.

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Whova: How much does Whova cost?

Whova uses a quote-based pricing model. Final cost depends on event size, frequency, and features required. Contact their sales team for customized pricing.

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Cvent: What modules are available?

Core modules include Registration, Attendee Hub, OnArrival, event app, badge printing, and real-time reporting. Additional modules can be added based on event needs.

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Whova: Does Whova offer a free tier or trial?

Whova does not publish a permanent free plan, but offers no per-ticket registration fees for free events. A demo/trial is available by request.

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Cvent: Does it support virtual and hybrid events?

Yes. Cvent Event Management supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with integrated registration, attendee engagement, and reporting across all formats.

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Whova: What platforms does Whova support?

Whova provides native apps for iOS and Android covering 97% of mobile users, plus a web portal accessible from any device including browsers on laptops and desktops.

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Cvent: How much does it cost?

Cvent pricing starts at $10,000 per month and scales to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments, with costs based on selected modules and event volume. Exact pricing requires a sales consultation.

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Whova: Does Whova integrate with other tools?

Yes, Whova integrates with Zoom, Slack, and Mailchimp through Zapier for automation, enabling seamless data flow between platforms without manual data entry.

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